Vocabulary

What does ～圏 (～けん) mean?

～圏 (～けん, ～ken) means zone, sphere of influence (suffix).

Quick facts
Reading	～けん
Romaji	～ken
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N2

～圏～けん

N2 · estimated, JLPT framework～ken

zone, sphere of influence (suffix)

Example sentences

彼(かれ)は首都圏(しゅとけん)に住(す)んでいます。
He lives in the greater capital area.
英語圏(えいごけん)の映画(えいが)をよく見(み)ます。
I often watch movies from English-speaking countries.